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View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 WLS AM Crackdown Ends in Minnesota https://www.wlsam.com/2026/02/12/crackdown-ends-in-minnesota/ (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) — Speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis today, border czar Tom Homan announced the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota will begin to wind down. Homan said the administration was still focused on deportation efforts throughout other parts of the country but didn’t go into detail. Local …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 WBEZ River North developer holds big fundraising lead in Democratic fight to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/02/12/river-north-developer-jason-friedman-holds-big-fundraising-lead-in-democratic-fight-to-replace-chicago-u-s-rep-danny-davis-conyears-ervin-ford A white Democrat running in a Chicago-area congressional district that’s had Black representation for a half century has leapt far ahead of the competition in fundraising after reaping huge sums from finance, real estate and law interests. Developer Jason Friedman of River North has raised nearly three times more than …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 NBC Local U.S. star Jessie Diggins collapses in pain after pushing through rib injury to win bronze https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/u-s-star-jessie-diggins-collapses-in-pain-after-pushing-through-rib-injury-to-win-bronze/3891817/ U.S. cross-country ski star Jessie Diggins battled through injury and collapsed at the finish line as she claimed bronze Thursday, marking the latest medal in what is believed to be her final racing season. Diggins, of Minnesota, collapsed to the ground, shouting out in pain after finishing the freestyle women’s …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 Fox Chicago ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/minnesota-ice-operations-tom-homan-latest-feb-12-2026 ![ICE surge in Minnesota will end, Tom Homan announces][8] #### [ ICE surge in Minnesota will end, Tom Homan announces ][9] The ICE surge in Minnesota is coming to an end, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday. #### The Brief * * The Trump administration is ending the ICE …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 Fox Chicago Watchdog group sues Chicago suburb's reparations program over giving money based on race http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/evanston-reparations-lawsuit **EVANSTON, Ill.** \- Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against [ Evanston, Illinois, ][1] to stop the city from paying Black residents reparations. "There's a right way and a wrong way to do them. So reparations are to repair. And …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 Columbia Chronicle Columbia’s enrollment takes a toll on student representation, engagement https://columbiachronicle.com/editorial/columbias-enrollment-takes-a-toll-on-student-representation-engagement/ Columbia has always prided itself on community and on students shaping their educational experience. But last week’s Student Government Association [ election ][1] revealed how fragile that identity has become. Nine seats were open. Only one was filled. These seats offer students the ability to shape campus policies and advocate …
View Article 10:01 a.m. February 12, 2026 Chicago Tribune Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/grieving-families-press-congress-on-aviation-safety-reforms-after-midair-collision-near-dc/ Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have prevented last year’s tragedy. But it remains unclear if a bill will pass …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 Chicago Tribune Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/federal-authorities-announce-an-end-to-the-immigration-crackdown-in-minnesota/ MINNEAPOLIS — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expected Operation Metro Surge, which started in December, to end in “days, not weeks and …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 Chicago Tribune Woman, elderly man found shot to death in Brighton Park home, Chicago police say https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/woman-man-shot-brighton-park-chicago-police/ A woman and elderly man were found shot to death Wednesday night in a Brighton Park home, according to Chicago police. Officers found a 70-year-old man and 43-year-old woman unresponsive inside a residence in the 4500 block of South Albany Avenue around 8 p.m. They had both been shot in …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times How immigration agents disrupted CPS schools https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2026/02/12/president-donald-trump-ice-border-patrol-chicago-public-schools-marimar-martinez-city-hall * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] ### Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 **Below** : For Chicago’s public school students, last fall was defined by no …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times 2 teens arrested after brawl near Bronzeville high school prompts large police response https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/02/12/2-teens-arrested-after-brawl-near-bronzeville-high-school-prompts-large-police-response * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Charges were pending for two 16-year-olds who were arrested after a brawl erupted, prompting a large police response Wednesday …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 chicago-contrarian Mayor Johnson Drives Chicago’s Business Sector to Record Lows https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/mayor-johnson-chicago-business-sector-record-lows **_With Chicago businesses vacating 370,000 sq. ft. of office space and vacancy rates soaring, why is Mayor Johnson continuing to vilify the business sector?_ ** Office space vacancies have soared to 28.2 percent in Chicago, which is higher than the vacancy rate from before the pandemic. The latest contraction marks …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 CBS Local Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history" during Capitol Hill hearing https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bondi-epstein-files-search-history-hearing-pramila-jayapal/ A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, after Bondi was seen at a [ combative congressional hearing Wednesday ][7] with what appeared to be a list of the lawmaker's searches. One of the printouts …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 CBS Local Suburban Chicago's Daily Herald may be subject of bidding war https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/suburban-chicago-daily-herald-bidding-war/ A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago. Weeks ago, the owners of the Herald disclosed to Illinois state regulators that they were exploring a sale to an undisclosed buyer. Now, Alden Global Capital, the owners of the Chicago Tribune, …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 CBS Local Man, woman found shot to death in Brighton Park home, Chicago police say https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-shooting-today-brighton-park-albany-ave/ A 70-year-old man was among two people found dead inside a home in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood on Wednesday night. Chicago police said officers responded to a call for two people shot just after 8 p.m. and found a 70-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman unresponsive in the 4500 South …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 block-club-chicago For 40 Years, Black-Owned Out Of The Past Records Has Survived And Thrived On The West Side https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/for-40-years-black-owned-out-of-the-past-records-has-survived-and-thrived-on-the-west-side/ ![][86] WEST GARFIELD PARK — Lloyd Johnson has been a regular customer at Out Of The Past Records for the past 20 years. The Near West Side native loves all types of music, but at his favorite record shop in West Garfield Park, he scours the record bins for “dusties” …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 block-club-chicago Smashing Pumpkins Played Their 1st Show At Club 21. Can Parts Of Closed Venue Be Saved? https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/smashing-pumpkins-played-their-1st-show-at-club-21-can-parts-of-closed-venue-be-saved/ PORTAGE PARK— In 1988, a Polish nightclub on the Far Northwest Side made music history by booking a newly-formed band called the Smashing Pumpkins. The gig at the Chicago 21 Club marked the Smashing Pumpkins’ first show. Almost 40 years later, the band has gone on to become one of …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 block-club-chicago 22 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Nature’s Rage Room, Lunar New Year And Valentine’s Day https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/22-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-natures-rage-room-lunar-new-year-and-valentines-day/ CHICAGO — As Chicago coasts into “fake spring” and Valentine’s Day weekend, there are activities this weekend for lovers, galentines, best friends and those who couldn’t care less. There’s a large lineup of concerts from Lincoln Hall to the University of Chicago, a Lunar New Year celebration and a wine …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 block-club-chicago New Humboldt Park Affordable Apartment Building Welcomes Residents: ‘I Can Breathe Now’ https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/humboldt-parks-latest-affordable-housing-complex-welcomes-residents-i-can-breathe-now/ HUMBOLDT PARK — Boxes, appliances and photos lay scattered around Gloria Sanchez’s living room as she looks around her new two-bedroom apartment, grateful to have a new place to live that’s near a park, public transportation and has wheelchair accessibility. “I am relieved and I can breathe now,” Sanchez said …
View Article 10 a.m. February 12, 2026 block-club-chicago Chicago Trio Snags Guinness World Record For Visiting All CTA Stations https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/chicago-trio-snags-guinness-world-record-for-visiting-all-cta-stations/ CHICAGO — In November, [ three men set out to achieve the world record for “Fastest Time to Travel to All Chicago Subway Stations” ][1] — but there was a freak snowstorm and trains broke down amid all sorts of other hurdles. And yet … [ they did it. ][2] …